The Director of Talent Acquisition oversees the recruiting function as part of the headquarters HR team, supporting our communities, the pre-opening location in Tysons, VA, and our headquarters in Evanston, IL. Reporting to the SVP, HR, this role oversees all recruiting efforts for the Company, with both tactical and strategic support. This position plays a key role in candidate marketing, developing a talent pipeline, and is an active ambassador in the local community and with our target schools.

This role contributes to our talent acquisition strategy, to identify and strengthen feeder channels for management and line staff talent, with a focus on reducing time to fill, and identifying ways to close the talent gaps in our overall workforce plan.

The successful candidate will demonstrate their selling skills and strength as a recruiter with experience in managing high volume and senior level sourcing, experience in increasing brand awareness with passive candidates, and the ability to cultivate relationships with skilled talent to inspire candidates to join Mather.

Based in Chicagoland, within commuting distance of the Mather Headquarters office in Evanston, IL, this role has one direct report, the Talent Acquisition Manager for headquarters, and will have indirect reporting responsibility for the Recruiter in Tysons, VA, as well as the recruiting function in our communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cast a wide net to build a pipeline of active and passive candidates
• Understand the workforce needs across the organization and provide creative methods to our communities for successful sourcing and recruiting
• Assist with developing the overall recruiting strategy for the Company
• Leverage and strengthen social channels to find talent who are passionate, skilled, and are a great fit for Mather, increasing brand interest through non-traditional sources
• Lead the development of a best-in-class applicant experience and contribute to developing strong and efficient onboarding process
• Direct responsibility for senior level recruitment at HQ in roles for our three areas of service: Senior Living, Mather Institute and Communities Initiatives, and oversees non-exempt recruitment
• Oversee the eMerge program (partnership-based program in Evanston IL) providing opportunities for internships, fellowship, and scholarships and manage other partnerships to build feeder pools
• Oversee the college recruiting program
• Track and communicate recruiting metrics
• Manage the Novare posting program
• All other duties as assigned

What We Offer:

Mather offers a competitive benefits package* that goes above and beyond. Benefits-eligible employees can take advantage of:

• 401(k) program with strong employer match
• Generous paid-time off (PTO) program including vacation days, sick days, personal days, and holidays. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility
• Medical benefits with PPO options
• Optional dental DMO or PPO insurance
• Tuition reimbursement promoting lifelong learning
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance - 100% coverage by Mather
• 501(c)3 public student loan forgiveness program
• Employee meals (discounted)

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

Expectations of Mather Employees:

• The ability to work well in a team environment
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• The ability to establish and maintain relationships with residents, customers, and coworkers
• The ability to learn new tasks and information and apply to serving others
• A commitment to delivering on responsibilities
• Reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic

About Mather:

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. These include senior living residences (The Mather, Mather Place, and Splendido); a variety of community-based initiatives; and Mather Institute on Aging, a resource for research and information about aging, trends and innovations in aging services, and more.

Mather values employees and is serious about supporting their health and professional development. We’ve been named one of “Chicago’s Top Workplaces” by the Chicago Tribune for four years in a row, and have been recognized as Illinois’ Healthiest Midsize Employer.

Mather is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mather requires all employees to be up to date on Covid vaccinations and boosters.

If this sounds like you, then please apply for this position. When applying, please include all work history. List your employers, starting with the most current/recent, including self-employment. Please do not state "refer to resume."

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting
• Proven track record in using persuasive selling skills to develop candidate buy-in
• 3 year(s): recruiter in the hospitality, customer service, healthcare, and/or senior living industry

Education

• Bachelors or better